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| Introduction |
Travel and Lodging |
| Course Schedule |
Organising Committee |
| How to Apply? |
Lectures |
| The Host City and Province |
Contact inforrmation |
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| INTRODUCTION |
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The Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an establishment of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, is actively involved in basic and applied research in selected areas of food and agriculture. The institute is well equipped with modern laboratory facilities and trained manpower. It maintains an active collaboration with PAEC establishments and other national and international organizations engaged in similar pursuits. Utilizing the expertise and the facilities available, NIFA has Evolved 26, high yielded and disease resisted crop varieties, (Wheat irrigated: 04, Wheat rainfed: 06, Oilseed Brassica: 05, Chickpea: 04, Mungbean: 05 and Common bean: 02). NIFA is also involved in the environment friendly management of Insect pests and disease, Preservation of food through Nuclear and other techniques, Water and nutrients management. The main products of NIFA in the form of Meal Ready to Eat (MRE), nutrients spot detecting KITs, Dengue Guard, Mushroom production technology, Bio geyser, compost Tea, Food Preservation, astringency removal of fruits as well as value addition of Gem stone.
NIFA organizes, annually, a postgraduate training course on the applications of nuclear and other techniques in food and agricultural research for students, researchers and academicians. The course is designed to acquaint the participants with theoretical and practical aspects of nuclear and other contemporary techniques. Apart from lectures in the specialized fields, the course also provides the participants a practical exposure to various on-going research projects at NIFA. The faculty comprises of subject experts from NIFA as well as other organizations. |
| COURSE SCHEDULE |
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| The course is usually scheduled during the last quarter of each year (Aug-Dec).
37th Training course will be held from 17-21 October, 2022. |
| HOW TO APPLY? |
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Required qualification
The minimum qualification required is B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
Application
Applications duly completed on the prescribed format should reach to the course coordinator on or before October 03, 2022. In-service candidates should apply through proper channel. Download Application form and Course Brochure
Award of certificates
Certificates will be awarded to the participants for successful completion of course at the concluding ceremony.
Registration Fee
Rs 3500/- for Professionals
Rs 2000/- for Students
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| TRAVEL AND LODGING |
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The participants or the nominating agencies will bear the expenses for travel and stay at Peshawar. NIFA will, however, help in arranging accommodation (on payment) if requested in advance. |
| ORGANIZING COMMITTEE |
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- Dr. Gul Sanat Shah, DCS / Director
- Dr. Gul Zamin Khan, PS/Course Coordinator
- Mr. Muhammad Irfan, JS / Co. Coordinator
- Dr. Muhammad Imitiaz, DCS
- Dr. S. Jawad Ahmad Shah, DCS
- Dr. Maaz Ullah Khan, DCS
- Dr. Roshan Zamir, DCS
- Dr. Muhammad Amin, PS/Manager ORIC
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| LECTURES |
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A. Radiation Concepts
- Fundamentals of Radiations,
- Radioisotopes and their Application in Food, Agriculture, Health, Industry and Environment
- Food Irradiation for Food Safety & Security
B. Food Nutrition and Engineering
- Food Canning & Extrusion
- Technology
- Nutritional Evaluation of Foods
- Facts about Dietary Fats
C. Crop Improvement
- Mutation Breeding
- Biotechnology
D. Plant Protection
- Nuclear Techniques in Insect
- Pest Management
- Termite Control
- Biological Control
- Plant Pathology
E. Soil and Environmental Sciences
- Isotopes in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
- Crop Water Use Efficiency
- Integrated Nutrient Management
- Growing of off-season Vegetables in high Tunnel Farming
F. Modern Analytical Techniques
- Chromatography Spectroscopy
- Statistical & Computational Techniques
- Statistical Designs Economic Analysis
G. Special Lectures
- Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture
- Environmental Issues/Global Warming
- Current status of food safety and Halal Foods
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- Dr. Inamullah Khan, PS
- Dr. Azam Shah, PS
- Mr. Hafiz Munir Ahmad, PS
- Mr. Zubair Shah, PE
- Dr. Amir Raza, PS
- Dr. Farooq e Azam, PS
- Dr. Zahid Mehmood, PS
- Dr. M. Misbah ul Haq, PS
- Dr. Syed Tariq Shah, PS
- Dr. Iqbal Saeed, PS
- Dr. M. Hamayoon Khan, SS
- Dr. Talat Mehmood, SS
- Mr. Alamgeer Khan, SS
- Dr. Salman Ahmad, SS
- Mr. Muhammad Salman, SS
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| The Host City and Province |
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The venue of the course will be Nuclear Institute for
Food and Agriculture (NIFA) located on G.T. Road east of Peshawar, in the Khyber Paktunkhwa Province. The city of Peshawar is historical and perched on gateway of the Central Asian Republics. This has been a route for many warriors, saints and trade caravans on their way to India. Peshawar's strategic location on the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia has made it one of the most culturally vibrant and lively cities in this region. Over the years, Peshawar has evolved into one of Pakistan's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities and presents a blend of modern and traditional attributes. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province itself is famed all over the world for its natural beauty encompassing snowcapped mountains, verdant valleys, fruit laden orchards and serpentine rivers making it an excellent tourist attraction. In addition to this, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has well developed industrial estates located in different cities. Participants will be provided an opportunity to see the working of some relevant industries in one of the industrial states. |
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
Dr. Gul Zamin, PS/Course Coordinator
Mr. Muhammad Irfan, JS / Co-Coordinator
Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture
(NIFA), Tarnab, Peshawar
Phone : 091-2964060-62 (Ext. 306,304)
Mob : 03313811979, 03366449394
Fax : 091-2964059
Email : zaminkhan@yahoo.com
: mirfan_ramdani@yahoo.com |
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